Before you pack up the family and head to the local swimming pool, Dr. Hanson at Oregon Smile Care Center has a special message for you! Swimming pools that have too much chlorine in them can harm your smile if you’re not careful. Take a look at our infographic to learn about the ways it can affect your teeth so you and your family can keep your smiles healthy this summer. And as always, you ...
Read MoreOur team at the Oregon Smile Care Center love when you pay us a visit, but we understand that going to the dentist isn’t necessarily everyone's favorite thing to do. That’s why, for today’s blog, we’re sharing some oral health tips that can help you avoid dental problems that would require oral surgery. When Is Oral Surgery Necessary? A person might need oral surgery for any number of ...
Read MoreFear is a perfectly natural human response to the threat of danger. It’s important to your survival, in fact. But fear becomes a problem when it’s based on an irrational perception or expectation of danger. Dental anxiety refers to that sense of fear or dread you might experience when going to the dentist. It covers a broad range of fear levels. Two people could both have dental anxiety, but ...
Read MoreYou deserve a dentist who takes a proactive approach to your oral health. That’s what you’ll find with us at Oregon Smile Care Center in Salem, OR. Today, we’re sharing a video testimonial from one of our satisfied patients, Joseph. He has a history of oral health problems, particularly issues with his gum health. Take a quick listen to Joseph explain other reasons why he chose Dr. Hanson ...
Read MoreDental anxiety is a condition that people suffer from in Salem, OR, and all around the world. It is the reason that many people let their oral health fall into disrepair. The fear generated when a person with dental anxiety makes a trip to the dentist often results in a doctor using sedation to deal with the anxiety by simply putting you in a state of complete relaxation. At Oregon Smile Care ...
Read MoreIt is incredibly simple to maintain your oral health to the point where it is kept in check, and your overall health is not affected. It’s simple because almost everyone has been raised to brush their teeth regularly, but that is just part of what it takes to keep your oral health good. The other equally important aspect to keeping your oral health at an optimal level is to make appointments to ...
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